IVIG Long-term Side Effects
In general, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy is considered a standard, effective, and safe treatment. Although IVIG treatment is well-tolerated, adverse long-term side effects may occur. IVIG is primarily used to treat a wide array of life-threatening disorders in which patients either
How To Use a Curlin Pump for TPN
TPN, or total parenteral nutrition, is the solution administered to a patient who has underlying absorption disorders or is unable to take nutrition by mouth. Usually, TPN solutions are given intravenously. In most cases, patients have to take these solutions
Xospata (Gilteritinib)
Cancer is one of the most deadly health issues in the world. It exists in many different forms, and one of these forms is acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML is a type of blood cancer, and it originates from the
How To Use a Curlin Pump for IVIG
IVIG, or intravenous immunoglobulin, is a type of medication given to patients who lack an optimum level of antibodies in their bodies. Registered nurses administer this solution intravenously. The Curlin pump is one way to administer IVIG solution. To use
Stelara (Ustekinumab)
Stelara (ustekinumab) is a prescription-only drug that falls under the following drug classes: monoclonal antibodies, antipsoriatics, and interleukin inhibitors. It is given by intravenous (IV) or subcutaneous (SC) injection. Stelara can be used alone or with other medications, depending on
The Emotional Stages of Cancer Patients
Cancer is an overwhelming chronic disease, and patients suffering from it naturally go through several emotional disturbances throughout the course of the disease. Cancer can have an emotional impact in addition to its physical effects on a patient. After receiving
Targretin (Bexarotene)
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare cancer type that starts in white blood cells known as the T-Cells. With this cancer, T-cells develop abnormalities that make them attack the skin, causing skin tumors, rashes, and other symptoms. In the
TPN Side Effects
TPN, also known as total parenteral nutrition, is an intravenous administration of nutrition to patients, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). As TPN is given intravenously, GIT side effects such as diarrhea or stomach disturbances rarely occur. But if the drug
Drugs To Avoid If You Have Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Myasthenia gravis is a type of autoimmune disease in which your antibodies block or break down the communication between nerves and muscles, resulting in poor muscle function or weakness. Symptoms of MG may include weakness in the arm and leg
Nitisinone (Orfadin and Nityr)
Nitisinone is a synthetic inhibitor used to treat a rare and lifelong genetic disorder called hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1). Patients with tyrosinemia type 1 are usually unable to properly break down tyrosine (an amino acid) due to a deficiency